"Never did I think, 12 years later, that I would be standing here accepting this great honor."

That's what former Raven Jamal Lewis said earlier this month during a press conference announcing that he would be inducted into the Ravens Ring of Honor.

However it comes as no surprise now, looking back at his impressive career in purple. He holds virtually every team career and single-season record. He is the all-time franchise leader in rushing yards (7,801), attempts (1,822) and touchdowns (45). His 47 total TDs and 30 100-yard games are also team records.

All of Lewis' single-season rushing records were set during his 2003 season: attempts (387), yards (2,066), 100-yard games (12), touchdowns (14) and average (5.3 - tied with Ray Rice in '09).

Lewis also ranks third in franchise history in points scored (284), trailing Matt Stover and Billy Cundiff.

Lewis finished his 10-year NFL career ranked 21st all-time with 10,607 rushing yards. His 2,066 rushing yards in 2003 remains the second-best single season output in NFL history.

Looking at the numbers above, there is no doubt that Lewis' name belongs in M&T Bank Stadium. That will happen this Thursday, during halftime of the Ravens-Browns game.

Lewis looked back on his career and ahead to Thursday night with Gerry Sandusky on Ravens One on One. It was clear to see that he is humbled by the honor.

He can't wait for Thursday to get here.

Thursday's coverage of the Ravens starts at 5pm with Keith Mills and Jonathan Ogden broadcasting live outside of Gate D and M&T Bank Stadium.